Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White vs BenQ SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey

62specifications compared
11differ
51identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:LCD
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:DLP
Projector native resolution
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:WXGA (1280x800)
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:16:10
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:4:3
Throw ratio
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:1.12 - 1.8:1
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:1.41 - 2.12:1
Offset
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:105%
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:107.5%
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:2
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:1
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:2
Product colour
- SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White:Silver, White
- SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:Grey

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Comparison of SW921, SX920
82 specifications	A BenQ SW921 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D Silver, White Model SW921 View product	B BenQ SX920 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey Model SX920 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightness	5000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibility	1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")	1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000:1
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 - 120 Hz
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	2000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	2500 h	2500 h
Lamp power	370 W	370 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length range	15.78 - 25.12 mm	15.78 - 25.12 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.45 - 3.07	2.45 - 3.07
Zoom ratio	1.6:1	1.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.12 - 1.8:1	1.41 - 2.12:1
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	-2.5 - 2.5%	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetDiffers	105%	107.5%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutions	640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise level	36 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	33 dB	33 dB
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Bright, Custom, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Bright, Cinema, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
RMS rated power	20 W	20 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Business	Business
Product colourDiffers	Silver, White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	490 W	490 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	4.9 kg	4.9 kg
Width	411.4 mm	411.4 mm
Depth	267.5 mm	267.5 mm
Height	118.4 mm	118.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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